NetChoice is a trade association that works to make the internet safe for free expression and free enterprise.
For over two decades, NetChoice has advocated on the pressing tech issues of the day, including internet taxes, speech on social media, data privacy, competition, the peer-to-peer (sharing) economy, artificial intelligence and data centers. We have a reputation for being fast and strongly assertive with our viewpoints. In many ways, that separates us from other trade associations.
Candidates are expected to be keenly interested in the intersection of tech and government, a policy area that is only growing in importance. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Role Description:
The Policy Manager will be responsible for policy analysis, research, and communicating key principles to support NetChoice’s advocacy goals across a range of tech policy issues. This role involves researching policy developments, translating complex policy topics into clear and persuasive public-facing materials, and representing NetChoice in public forums. The ideal candidate will be a skilled policy analyst and a strong communicator, capable of shaping policy debates through data-driven insights and compelling arguments. This role has an estimated annual salary range of $80,000 to $150,000. NetChoice offers highly-competitive benefits including a hybrid office schedule (3 days a week in office), health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement benefits with a generous employer match, and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct rigorous policy research and analysis on the impact of government legislation and regulations affecting the technology sector.
- Author and publish research papers, policy briefs, opinion editorials, and blog posts that effectively communicate policy positions to policymakers, the media, and the public.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations for conferences, briefings, and public speaking engagements to articulate NetChoice’s policy positions.
- Collaborate with legal and communications teams to ensure policy analysis is integrated into NetChoice’s broader advocacy and messaging strategies.
- Brief NetChoice staff and member companies on the implications of legislative and regulatory developments.
- Serve as a resource for member companies, providing timely responses and insightful analysis on key tech policy issues.
- Utilize AI across all areas of responsibilities and work products.
- Travel expectation: 15 percent.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in policy research and analysis, government affairs, legislative work.
- Alignment with NetChoice’s guiding principles of protecting free enterprise and free expression.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated experience conducting policy analysis and working with regulatory or legislative materials.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write opinion editorials and other public-facing documents for executive audiences.
- Experience with public speaking and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
- Must be supportive of free market principles and have a strong interest in the intersection of technology, policy, and business.
- Familiarity with AI tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a trade association, public affairs firm, or policy nonprofit.
- Familiarity with the regulatory and economic landscape for internet and technology companies.
- Experience tracking state or federal legislation and analyzing regulatory proposals.
- A portfolio of published work, including op-eds, blog posts, or academic articles.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.
To apply, please send your resume to info@netchoice.org.